OFFICE OF INCLUSION AND EQUITY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON

INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE

WHO WE ARE

The goal of the Office of Inclusion and Equity is to increase the impact of UA’s inclusive excellence commitment, leading to wider understanding and greater success for all students.

The office reports directly to the president. Now consolidated within the office are a number of units, programs and events that represent a spectrum of diversity. They continue to be offered to directly contribute to matriculation, persistence and graduation from the University.

CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER

Jolene Lane is the chief diversity office at UA. Previously, she was at Teachers College at Columbia University, where she served nine years as senior director in the Vice President’s Office for Diversity and Community Affairs.